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Super Duper Supers

What's the Buzz?   -   Jan 29, 2015 - By Marcie

After the holidays it gets a little nippy, even here in Miami, and the bees experience a bit of a work slowdown. But they've been busy, gearing up to get ready for Spring. We've put new Supers (wooden boxes) on top of the colonies, giving them plenty...

Happy New Year Everyone !  I hope this newsletter finds you all happy, healthy and well-rested after the bustling holiday season.  I took a little break from newsletter production during November and December but am excited to get back at...

The Art of Making Gourmet Mustard© By Arlene Wright-Correll There is a big difference between what we buy off the shelves of our grocery stores and what we can make.  Not only health wise, but taste wise and also self...

Thought today would be a perfect time to share a recipe from Roger Postley from Tomatoes, Etc. Anyone who knows Roger, knows how precise he is so I am sharing this verbatim! :) Besides, editing it would ruin it...Roger has such a way with words! ...

Harvest Thyme Farm & Vineyards, LLC of Cheboygan, MI is proud to announce that our 2015 community-supported agriculture (CSA) shares are now available for reservation on a first-come, first-serve basis.  The CSA provides weekly shares of our...

What's a farmer to do?  When life gives you Papayas... you create the most delicious jam ever!  At back2thebeginning we've been blessed.  Our papaya crop is off the charts &  our  happy, creative artisans are...

We have started seeds for this years' crops of gorgeous new flowers.  My favorite new flower from last season was the Icelandic poppy.  You can see images on our web page or on the Field to Vase blog,  http://fieldtovase.com/folls-flower-far...

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invited to supper

Richert/Phillips Farms   -   Jan 25, 2015 - By Michael_3

   Our friend of many years finely had us over for dinner--he is the one that cooks the sap for us and we split the syrup 50/50. Being a farmer like us a good idea like sharing a meal in the evening always seems to slip by as the years roll on until...

How about a few Super Bowl super easy ideas for feeding the game watchers! All brought to you by some members of the Bluegrass Farmers' Market ! The folks at JP Foods sent me a super easy recipe that is sure to delight your friends and family. “We...

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Building Beehives

Wild Things Farm   -   Jan 22, 2015 - By Terry_5

One person's demolition project is another's construction project.   A friend of mine added a garage to his house and in the process demolished part of the porch.  The porch ceiling and floor were both made from cedar boards.  They were...